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• . services. services.
• </c> terms of service. terms of service.
• </c> service whatsoever? service whatsoever?
• </c> Indian Health Service. Indian Health Service.
• </c> Services website. Services website.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all

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• All are encouraged to watch the hearing from its live stream on the Assembly's website.
• We've suggested that AB 238 be changed to make it clear that a mortgage servicer who follows the loss
• California MBA member servicers have also been actively engaged since the devastating fires, working
• Recent amendments to allow the servicers to have check-ins with the borrowers and seek documentation
• the terms of federal agencies and private investor loan servicing agreements.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on March 19, 2025, adopted its committee rules unanimously, and then heard a series of housing, insurance, and disaster-recovery bills. Early bills focused on wildfire relief and insurance issues, including AB 238 on mortgage forbearance for Los Angeles County wildfire survivors, AB 493 on insurance payout interest for homeowners, AB 597 on consumer protections after disasters, and AB 226 on strengthening the California FAIR Plan’s liquidity tools. Supporters generally framed these measures as necessary protections for disaster survivors and market stability, while opponents and concerned witnesses raised issues such as investor guidelines, compliance conflicts, and market disruption. Several members also noted equity concerns and the need to balance relief with consistency across the state. The committee also heard a cluster of housing-production bills. AB 306 proposed a six-year pause on new state building code updates affecting residential construction and limits on local code modifications, drawing strong support from housing and building industry groups who argued it would reduce costs and improve predictability. It also drew opposition from code, environmental, and clean-energy advocates, who warned about safety, local control, and the loss of important code updates. AB 253 would allow licensed third-party professionals to perform plan checks if local review takes 30 days or more, and AB 301 would impose state-agency permitting timelines similar to those already applied to local governments; both were presented as ways to reduce delays and speed housing development. AB 462 would exempt ADU construction from coastal development permit requirements in Los Angeles County, especially to aid fire recovery and expand housing supply. After hearing testimony and brief member discussion on each measure, the committee placed the bills on suspense or advanced them as appropriate. In the suspense hearing at the end of the meeting, the committee took up the suspense-file bills and reported AB 226, AB 238, AB 301, and AB 306 out with due pass recommendations on roll call votes. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The whole point, I think, is that judges have a different code that they have to live by, and they are
• It would get rid of the red tape and allow children the ability to live.
• Beyond primary prevention, we provide critical early intervention, peer support, and assessment services
• specialists, we deliver comprehensive school-based education, provide crucial early intervention services
• And it would allow us to provide access to the full slate of our prevention services throughout our 21

Committee: House Emerging Issues

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Touchstone District Services, LLC, and against the bill. Is that correct?
• So I have districts that I work with currently that do offer video services and offer this.
• If depending on how it is written and if we are able to transition from a teams kind of system where
• So you're on your own mud board where you live?
• I also work in the- I have a communications company that provides website services.

Bills: HB279 , HB310 , HB365 , HB391 , HB420 , HB422 , HB638 , HB279 , HB310

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• He was always in service.
• Let me simply say he lived as dash, and everyone will know that he lived. Thank you, Mr. Gibson.
• Let me simply say he lived as dash, and everyone will know that he lived. Thank you, Mr. Gibson.
• Stephen lived a full and purposeful life marked by love, service, and devotion to family, country, and
• It was a life well lived. May Steve Golden Kranz be remembered. It was a life well lived.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• The House bill authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of
• An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of police officer
• An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of police officer
• bill: an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional
• bill: an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional

Keywords: 1212, all

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• HB 2186 Identity Health and Human Services. HB 2188 Language Health and Human Services.
• HB 2189 License Health and Human Services. HB 2190 Physician's Assistant Health and Human Services.
• HB 2206 SNAP Error Rate Health and Human Services. HB 2208 Health Boards Health and Human Services.
• Health and Human Services. HB 2251, Midwives Advisory Committee. Health and Services.
• Health and Human Services. HCR 2013, Celebrate Life Month. Health and Human Services.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c> live for Cranol. live for Cranol.
• And customized living is currently the only service that we can use to provide nursing on a daily basis
• </c><01:29:12.719><c> to</c><01:29:13.040><c> people</c><01:29:13.360><c> living</c> housing with services
• to people living housing with services to people living with<01:29:13.760><c> HIV</c><01:29:14.400><
• for the funding to support service providers in the transition and hope to work with the legislature

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is described as a rare opportunity for leadership transition, and Representative Jean is thanked
• for his humility, wisdom, service, and for giving the speaker the opportunity to sit in this chair during
• It's what I would call an opportunity for leadership transition.
• for giving me the opportunity to sit here in this chair during this session, and thank you for your service

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks recognizing Representative Lane Jean’s 12 years as chair of the Joint Budget Committee and his role in helping Arkansas build reserves from a few hundred million dollars to nearly $3 billion. Speakers praised his leadership, humility, and mentorship during the transition to new committee leadership. The committee then took up its only item of business, House Bill 1002, the General Appropriation Act. There were no questions, a motion to do pass was made and seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote. Members were informed that the committee would reconvene the next morning at 9:00 a.m. only to assign bills to committees, with no other action planned. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management.
• </c> live and to play in New Hampshire. live and to play in New Hampshire. and<00:38:12.800><c> people
• <c> fish</c><00:39:07.200><c> and</c> service, national park service, fish and service, national park
• </c> before the Health and Human Services before the Health and Human Services Committee<01:11:48.400
• </c> Environmental Services. Environmental Services.

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I wanted one because I thought I would need it to transition successfully.
• I have family members who've been to prison and also transitioned already.
• I'm the deputy director over fiscal services for health care.
• I live in fear every day that what Rodriguez did to me will happen again.
• I live in fear every day that what Rodriguez did to me will happen again.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

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• Additionally, we the just guidelines for children, services councils allowing the governor to greater
• Many amazing people dedicate their lives to fighting for a better future for these children.
• I am the deputy director children's legal services at the Department of Children and Families.
• We then have the obligation to secure either legal services, but they're paid or volunteer services,
• We have children that actually come in and we want to support parents that do live another country.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• All are encouraged to watch the hearing from the live stream on the website.
• As a parent and a grandparent, I've seen how fast technology is shaping our kids' lives.
• One in seven children eligible for services actually receive those services.
• are eligible but not receiving services.
• It's Maxine Dugin of the Erotic Service Provider's Legal Education and Research Project.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and began by approving a large consent calendar of bills on two unanimous-support motions. The committee then heard a series of individual bills, with authors and sponsors generally describing low or absorbable state costs and asking for aye votes. Topics included AI/digital safety education for students (AB 1792), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), retirement information for community college faculty (AB 2417), cannabis regulation changes including tribal commerce, drive-through sales, and beverage labeling (AB 2506, AB 2697, AB 2532), emergency equipment training for law enforcement volunteers (AB 1913), cannery law modernization (AB 2706), child care planning in local governments (AB 1914), EV charger permitting fees (AB 1820), election-record notice requirements (AB 1664), nursing home discharge notices (AB 2135), a San Diego energization-delay pilot (AB 2518), mental health training for school coaches (AB 1665), and education governance and oversight changes (AB 2117). Several bills were described as committee or sponsor measures with technical or clarifying changes, including AB 2780, AB 2615, AB 2121, and AB 2771. Testimony was largely supportive, often from sponsor groups, industry representatives, labor, or advocacy organizations. Notable support included TechNet for AB 1792, the California State Sheriffs’ Association for AB 1913, California Dairies and food manufacturers for AB 2706, the Low Income Investment Fund for AB 1914, EV and environmental groups for AB 1820, the Attorney General’s Office for AB 1664, long-term care ombudsman advocates for AB 2135, and the California State Association of Psychiatrists for the cannabis and mental-health-related bills. Some bills drew limited opposition or “opposed unless amended” positions, including AB 2350, AB 1820, and AB 2506, while AB 2697 and AB 2532 were presented as efforts to support the legal cannabis market and consumer safety. The committee also heard a presentation-only item, AB 2541, creating a lowrider specialty license plate, which drew enthusiastic bipartisan comments and co-author requests from members. Most bills were reported out with due pass recommendations, many on roll call and several with specific members not voting or voting no. AB 1664 was reported out as due pass as amended and placed on call before later being moved out on a B roll call. AB 2350 and AB 1914 were also later reported out from call on B roll calls, with AB 1914 noted as passing despite some Republican no votes. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual action, and the meeting concluded after a brief public comment period in which members of the public voiced positions on unrelated bills, including support for AB 2497, AB 1729, AB 2189, AB 1575, AB 2170, and opposition to AB 1603, AB 2447, AB 2411, AB 2492, and AB 1952.

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• All are encouraged to watch the hearing from the live stream on the website.
• As a parent and a grandparent, I've seen how fast technology is shaping our kids' lives.
• One in seven children eligible for services actually receive those services.
• This means that 1.8 million children are eligible but not receiving services.
• It's Maxine Dugin of the Erotic Service Provider's Legal Education and Research Project.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and, by virtue of my military service, qualify to become a US citizen. according to US Customs Immigration
• Service, about 187,000 people have gone through that naturalization process since 2002.
• In your estimation, if one of those service members becomes 100% disabled would they qualify for this
• So I just wanted to ensure this was not a recruiting effort, but just services available in businesses
• He was a member of the National Guard after 40 years of service.

Bills: HB3257 , HB3428 , HB3043 , HB3044 , HB3078 , HB3940 , HB3432

Committee: House Veteran and Military Affairs

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, veterans benefits, workplace poster, human resources, employment law, mental health resources, educational resources, HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits

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• Now, we do need an increase in our services of $31,600 and an increase of $900,000 just for training
• We do have an increase in our request for our 300 category and for our field services.
• They'll transit off to go to full-time employment.
• We have worked with the sexual assault coalition in our state. done immense work to enhance services
• that sexual assault survivors are provided victim-centered services and the best practices that our

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• </c> land near the public transit stations. land near the public transit stations.
• Well, they would have to live in the owner-occupied required units.
• , and that's a whole other servicing the mortgage, which RHRF is not structured to do, you know.
• mortgages and that's a whole service mortgages and that's a whole other<01:04:44.799><c> servicing</
• And many of them choose to live on the street rather than giving up their pet.

Bills: HB1604 , HB1713 , HB1722 , HB2270 , HB2401 , HB2515 , HB1979 , HB1593 , HB1743 , HB2122 , HB1756 , HB1837 , HB1729

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance. The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used. HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• </c><00:25:27.760><c> we</c> and uh maintenance of the services we and uh maintenance of the services
• and cable services to the statute.
• emergency services, not to mention internet service to homes and businesses.
• risking access to life-saving services risking access to life-saving emergency<01:51:22.800><c> services
• not to mention emergency services not to mention internet<01:51:24.360><c> service</c><01:51:24.679>

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:02:23.880><c> and</c> with MnDOT's Office of Transit and with MnDOT's Office of Transit and Active
• </c> trips and improve transit access. trips and improve transit access.
• And they were short-lived.
• And the I am And they were short-lived.
• I just don't transportation service.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> gave their lives in service to our gave their lives in service to our nation<00:08:16.080><c> and
• </c> live free. live free.
• </c><01:03:57.520><c> the</c> services. Corporatization i.e. the services.
• </c> development of medical services. development of medical services.
• . services. services.

Keywords: 1189, house, all